'''Formula Rossa''' (Arabic:فورمولا روسّا) is an [[Intamin]] [[launched]] [[roller coaster]] located at [[Ferrari World]] in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was originally set to open on {{date|October 28, 2010}} but that date was delayed until {{date|November 4, 2010}}. Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster in the world at 149.1 mph (240 KPH). Riders are required to wear protective glasses due to the high speeds and occurrence of sand storms in Abu Dhabi.<ref>[http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en-gb/attractions/formula-rossa.aspx Formula Rossa - Ferrari World Abhu Dhabi]</ref> Because of problems with the wheels and the high amount of friction, [[trim brakes]] were added to the first hill in order to reduce the ride's overall speed. The ride is supposed to imitate a Formula 1 Race in a Ferrari.

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'''Formula Rossa''' (Arabic: '''فورمولا روسّا''') is an [[Intamin]] [[launched]] [[roller coaster]] located at [[Ferrari World]] in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster in the world at {{mph|149.1}}. Riders are required to wear protective glasses due to the high speeds and occurrence of sand storms in Abu Dhabi.<ref>[http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en-gb/attractions/formula-rossa.aspx Formula Rossa - Ferrari World Abhu Dhabi]</ref> Because of problems with the wheels and the high amount of friction, [[trim brakes]] were added to the first hill in order to reduce the overall speed of the ride.

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==History==

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Formula Rossa was planned to open with the park on {{date|October 27, 2010}}. However, the opening of the park was postponed. It officially opened on {{date|November 4}}.<ref>[https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201011/2178/ Ferrari World's grand opening: take two - Theme Park Insider]</ref>

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Formula Rossa Turn.jpg|A turn on Formula Rossa

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During construction, the roller coaster was marketed as emulating "the thrilling sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car".<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170101161429/http://www.eturbonews.com/14532/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-open-second-half-2010 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to open in the second half of 2010 - eTurboNews]</ref>

Formula Rossa (Arabic: فورمولا روسّا) is an Intaminlaunchedroller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster in the world at 149.1 mph. Riders are required to wear protective glasses due to the high speeds and occurrence of sand storms in Abu Dhabi.[1] Because of problems with the wheels and the high amount of friction, trim brakes were added to the first hill in order to reduce the overall speed of the ride.

History

Formula Rossa was planned to open with the park on October 27, 2010. However, the opening of the park was postponed. It officially opened on November 4.[2]

Theme

During construction, the roller coaster was marketed as emulating "the thrilling sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car".[3]

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